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achievements

U.S. minister to France

Governor of Virginia

Under george Washington, secretary of state

John adams, vice president

President 1801-1809

Founder of the University of Virginia

One of the authors of the declaration of independence

Designed his own tombstone

Background

Shadwell-now albermarle country in VA is where he was born

Born on april 13th 1743

Attended William and Mary college from 1760-1762

George wythe helped him study law

Six years in Virginia House of Burgesses

Mansion named Monticello where him and his wife Martha Wayles Skelton and their 6 children lived

President

Tied ballots with Aaron Burr

Declaration of Independence

Head the committee of five- appointed June 11, 1776

Main author

Writings

Notes on the State of Virginia

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Notes on the State of Virginia

Account of Louisiana

American Christian Bible

Reports of Cases Determined in the General Court of Virginia from 1730-1740, 1768-1772

A Summary View of the Rights of British America

The Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom

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The Adams-Jefferson Letters.

After they became reconciled they wrote letters about their views about issues nationally